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Do you have golden to medium skin and want to find the hair colour that will truly enhance your features? Good news: your warm complexion allows you to shine with a wide variety of tones… as long as you match them with your eye colour.
👇 Click on your eye colour (light or dark) in the menu below to discover the ideal shades that bring out your gaze, illuminate your face and highlight your natural beauty.
What hair colour should you choose if you have golden or olive skin and light eyes?
My profile: My hair may be chestnut, dark brown or black and my eyes are blue, grey or green.
You have warm golden or olive skin and clear eyes (blue, green or grey) that naturally light up your face? You would like to try a new hairstyle while keeping your look balanced? Let me help you choose the perfect shade to bring out the brightness in your eyes and the glow of your complexion.
The idea is to create soft contrast using warm shades like golden, copper or burgundy tones. A colour one to two tones lighter or darker than your natural hair colour (see the colour codes) is often the most flattering. And if you are looking for radiance, well-placed highlights will make all the difference.
Hair colours to choose
- Deep tones with warm reflections such as gold, copper, burgundy or rich brown
- Medium to dark chestnut
- Golden blonde as highlights or balayage for light brown hair
- Copper or light red highlights to soften your features
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 4.00 Deep Chestnut (Préférence Mousse Absolue), 4.03 Radiant Chestnut (Excellence Crème), 5.35 Chocolate (Casting Crème Gloss)
Colours to avoid
- Harsh blonde highlights on dark hair
- Ash tones that dull the skin
- Cool purples that do not flatter light eyes
My tip
If you hesitate between different options, start with soft balayage. It is a subtle way to refresh your colour without a big change.
What hair colour should you choose if you have golden or olive skin and dark eyes?
My profile: My hair may be chestnut, dark brown or black and my eyes are hazel, brown or black.
You have golden or olive skin with a Mediterranean glow and dark eyes (hazel, brown or black) that bring intensity and depth to your face? I will help you choose the right colour to enhance both your hair and your complexion.
To keep a natural result, I recommend staying close to your base tone with only one or two shades difference (see colour code references). If you want a more daring look, colours with auburn, deep red or even berry tones can be beautiful. The key is to match the warmth of your skin.
Hair colours to choose
- Warm and cool tones like dark chestnut, walnut brown, iced mocha
- Deep colours such as chocolate, auburn, intense black
- Brighter options: caramel, dark copper, golden chestnut
- Reflections: golden, copper, caramelised, chocolate tones like mocha, praline, golden brown
- Chocolate or dark brown highlights or balayage for a natural glow
- For golden skin tones: a mix of golden blonde and chocolate highlights
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 1.00 Deep Black (Préférence Brunes/Noires Infinia), 4.15 Iced Mocha Brown (Prodigy Chestnut), 4.54 Brownie (Casting Crème Gloss Chestnut)
Colours to avoid
- Too much orange or golden copper
- Honey blonde which might clash with warm complexions
- Very light blonde highlights on dark hair that may look artificial
My tip
If you want more brightness without a full transformation, choose warm balayage in caramel or auburn tones. It is soft, elegant and flattering.
